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Youth-Led Protests Erupt in Togo Against Government Corruption, Abuse of Power, and Repression on President’s Birthday
On June 6, coinciding with President Faure Gnassingbé’s birthday, youth-led protests erupted across the capital and towns in Togo. The protests were sparked...
Togo Stops Issuing Mining Permits to Reform Outdated Mining Code
Togo has suspended the issuance of new mining permits for prospecting and exploration as part of an effort to reform its mining sector....
Togo Swears In Gnassingbé Under New Parliamentary System That Could Have Him Rule Indefinitely
Togo entered a new political era on Saturday, May 3, with the swearing-in of Faure Gnassingbé as President of the Council of Ministers,...
Togo: Port of Lomé Records Modest Growth in 2024 Amid Regional Competition, Strengthens Position as West Africa’s Trade Hub
The Port of Lomé, Togo’s principal maritime gateway, reported a modest growth in total cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 30.64 million tonnes—up from...
Togo, Burkina Faso to Sign Free-Roaming Agreement to Reduce Communication Costs For Travellers
Togo and Burkina Faso are set to sign a bilateral free-roaming agreement to lower communication costs for travellers between the two nations. Dr...
Togo, 7th Largest Producer of Shea Nuts, Suspends Exports to Strengthen Local Processing Industry
Togo has suspended the export of shea nuts and shea kernels to address a shortage of raw materials for local processing units. The...
Togo Considering Membership of Confederation of Sahel States – Foreign Minister
The Togolese government is contemplating joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), now the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS). This move could enhance...
Togo, Ghana Resume Talks To Finalise Land Border Demarcation
Togo and Ghana have resumed discussions on the demarcation of their land borders, with a two-day meeting that began Tuesday in Lomé, the...
Togo Govt. Bans Cell Phone Use in Primary and Secondary Schools To Address Cyberbullying
The government of Togo has implemented a ban on the use of cell phones in all public and private primary and secondary schools....
Over 22,500 Nigerians Using Fake Degree Certificates From Benin, Togo, Says Education Minister
The Nigeria Ministry of Education has revealed that over 22,500 Nigerians are using fake certificates from unaccredited universities in Benin Republic and Togo...
Togo, Benin Owe Nigeria $14m For Electricity Supplied In Q1 2024 -NERC Says
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that Togo and Benin Republic owe Nigeria $14.19 million for electricity supplied in the first...
Star Garments Group Invests $15 Million in Togo, To Create 4,520 Jobs By 2030
Star Garments Group, a global leader in sustainable apparel manufacturing, recently announced it is investing $15 million in a new plant in Togo....